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Virginia teens push for safer public transit and walkable communities

High school students often have demanding schedules, but many of them can’t drive.

That’s why one student in Suffolk, Virginia, started a transit advocacy group. Its members want to make it easier and safer to get around without relying on cars.

Kelly Kenoyer of member station WHRO reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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